In memory of the great wit, musician, satirist and, if not enough, brilliant mathematician, Tom Lehrer, who has died aged 97. His song of is dedicated to the spirit of earnest academia. youtu.be/IL4vWJbwmqM

"You know how you get really upset at the thought of Muslims imposing Sharia law on you? That's how I feel about Christians trying to impose biblical law on me. Be a Christian. Do your thing. Just don't force it on me or mine." Ron Howard.

Nauseating to watch cheering and applause at the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States.

If the aim is to reduce drug-related overdose, then people need to know what is in their drugs *before* consumption, not afterwards. Glasgow is planning a #drugchecking service nearby & that combined service can make a real difference. #ActionBeforeOverdose theconversation.com/drug-consump...

A remarkable - and welcome - feature of the media coverage of the Glasgow drug consumption room has been the absence of opposition. Has anyone seen any Conservative comment? #OPC

Any costume historians able to date this miniature? (on a day like this his outfit is quite beguiling). I imagine early C19 but no idea really. I only know that he is British.

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I'm appealing to colleagues and the organisations I work with to stop using X/Twitter. The platform now extracts profit by promoting a racist who hates modern Britain, incites violence and is in continued contempt of court. Continuing to use X is not compatible with our values.

Imagine the chaos if we allowed drivers to regulate their own parking. The emergency services, for example, would face permanent gridlock.

@parcelforce.bsky.social failed to delivery my parcel today - they couldn't find my address! This is the first time this has happened, ever. All other deliveries from the full range of carriers have succeeded. Merry Christmas!

Set on taking GHB or GBL? Keep this harm reduction advice in mind. #GoSlowStayLow Always be aware of drug interactions, dosage and remember to pace yourself. Be aware of the signs of emergency and when to get help.

Compelling documentary revealing the cruelty and success of "County Lines" drug distribution. The incomparable @wudzee.bsky.social and others expose the failure of our current approach and the need for #druglawreform. Children suffer as politicians ignore the evidence. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Police performance targets are a terrible idea.

Not sure how many on here agree that drug prohibition is a hugely costly, counter-productive and harmful failure. I hope it's a lot! Always happy to discuss concerns. Remember, though, no policy is perfect so a new approach doesn't have to be perfect, just better than what went before #druglawreform